The lighting of the drink is pure showmanship. Most drinks you light on fire involve lighting only one component of a larger mixed drink, so the flavor and warmth aren't a big factor.
Just blow the flames out before the drink gets so hot you burn yourself. In addition to enriching the flavor, as discussed above, the warmth of the drink makes for the perfect finale to your Carbonara-eating extravaganza. When served as an after-dinner drink, Italians often light their snifters of Sambuca for a few seconds. Warmth: Setting things on fire makes them warmer, right? If you're drinking the flaming liquid on its own and not mixing it into a larger drink, lighting it is a good way to heat your drink up. In the recipe for a Flaming Doctor Pepper discussed below, the burning caramelizes the taste of the amaretto, and gives the drink its signature flavor. Why set a drink on fire There are several good reasons to set a drink on fire.įlavor: Burning alcohol will lower the liquid content of the drink, condensing the flavors to make the drink's taste richer and deeper. Call a cab, sir, and try again next time. If you're drunk, or the person you're making the drink for is drunk, you should keep the flames away.
Search YouTube for “Flaming Shot” if you don't believe us. Oh, and for you ambitious fellas who stop reading before the safety tips: Use your head, we're setting things on fire here.
We'll begin with the whys, and then move on to the hows - including tips to do this safely. There are several good ways to bring flame into your bartending. Looking for a way to take your drink-making skills to the next level? Turn up the heat on your cocktail crafting with our guide to lighting drinks on fire.
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